Watch Log: Wednesday, October 3, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT

0935
Burglary Arrest
44 W. 300 S.
12-173549

Employees observed a male breaking into their business. The male left the scene but was taken into custody by responding officers. Thomas Gray (1/22/63) was booked into jail for burglary.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

1436
Homicide
310 N. “J” St.
12-173719

Police responded to the above address on a disturbance. Upon arrival they found the victim, Joyce Dexter, deceased and Zachary Weston (2/19/91) holding a knife. Zachary was booked into jail on charges of aggravated murder.

1648
Trespass/Drug Arrest
230 S. Rio Grande
12-173797

Officers observed Sammi Miller (5/27/66) trespassing at this location. Miller resisted arrest and actively fought with officers. During the search incident to arrest, officers found a bag with multiple individually packaged rocks of crack cocaine. Miller was booked into to jail for trespass, resisting, and possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

2206
Aggravated Robbery
418 E. 300 S.
12-173978

The 21-year-old victim was closing the store when two males entered. One of the males pulled out a black handgun and pointed it at the victim while demanding money. The victim complied with the demands and the suspects exited the store. Suspect #1 was described as a male Hispanic adult approximately 35-years-old about 5’5” and approximately 190 pounds with dark hair and “pock” scars on his face. He was wearing a black coat, dark pants, and a loose fitting ski mask. The second male was described as a male white adult approximately 6’1” and wearing a hat.

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